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en-usen-usVolleyball Announces 2011 Incoming Classhttp://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/2011_Volleyball_Incoming_Class
Quinnipiac University Volleyball Head Coach Robin Sparks has announced that five incoming student-athletes will join her team in 2011. Freshmen Tierra Allen (Sumter, S.C./Wellesley, Mass.), Krista Bennett (Scottsdale, Ariz.), Tanner Celestin (Norco, Calif.) and Brittanie Robinson (Fresno, Calif.) will join junior college transfer Samantha Jablonski (Center Moriches, N.Y.) in comprising the Bobcats' class of newcomers.Fri, 17 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/2011_Volleyball_Incoming_Class2011-06-17T04:00:00ZVolleyball Announces 2010-11 Team Awardshttp://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/2010-11_Volleyball_Team_Awards
Quinnipiac University Volleyball Head Coach Robin Sparks has announced the team's yearly awards, as voted on by team members. Junior setter Kayla Lawler (Louisville, Ky.) earned Team MVP, while freshman Tracy Wright (Fair Lawn, N.J.) and graduate student Amanda Armstrong (Waukesha, Wis.) were named Most Improved and Most Inspirational, respectively.Fri, 03 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/2010-11_Volleyball_Team_Awards2011-06-03T04:00:00ZVolleyball's Kayla Lawler Featured In Palladium-Itemhttp://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/Lawler_Pal-Item
Quinnipiac rising senior volleyball setter Kayla Lawler (Louisville, Ky.) was featured recently by her local newspaper, the Palladium-Item. In the story, entitled "Quinnipiac's volleyball leader looks for more," sports editor Josh Chapin explores Lawler's leadership on and off the court for the Bobcats.Wed, 18 May 2011 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/Lawler_Pal-Item2011-05-18T04:00:00ZCentral Connecticut Defeats Volleyball, 3-1http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/205031019_1
Tracy Wright (Fair Lawn, N.J.) had 25 digs and Taylor Payne (Warwick, N.Y.), Amanda Armstrong (Waukesha, Wis.) and Kelby Carey (Surfside, Calif.) added nine kills apiece, but the Quinnipiac University volleyball team was defeated by Central Connecticut, 3-1, Sunday afternoon in the season finale at the Burt Kahn Court. With the loss, the Bobcats close the season at 6-24 (4-12 NEC), while the Blue Devils advance to the NEC Tournament at 11-17 (8-8 NEC).Sun, 14 Nov 2010 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/205031019_12010-11-14T05:00:00ZVolleyball Eyes NEC Tournament Bid In Final Two Matches This Weekendhttp://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/205029897_1
The Quinnipiac volleyball team plays its final two regular season matches this weekend, welcoming St. Francis (N.Y.) and Central Connecticut to the Burt Kahn Court, Saturday and Sunday, respectively. The Terriers and Blue Devils both defeated the Bobcats earlier in the season on their respective home courts. The Bobcats will need a reverse of fortune this weekend in order to reach the NEC Tournament, as a pair of wins and help from around the league is necessary for a league playoff berth.Sat, 13 Nov 2010 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/205029897_12010-11-13T05:00:00ZVolleyball Falls To St. Francis (N.Y.), 3-0http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/205030360_1
Amanda Armstrong (Waukesha, Wis.) tied her career high with seven blocks, but the Quinnipiac University volleyball team was defeated by St. Francis (N.Y.), 3-0, Saturday afternoon at the Burt Kahn Court. The Terriers won each of the three sets by 25-17 margins. With the loss, the Bobcats fall to 6-23 (4-11 NEC), and are eliminated from NEC Tournament contention. The Terriers improved to 9-19 (5-10 NEC).Sat, 13 Nov 2010 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/205030360_12010-11-13T05:00:00ZVolleyball Falls To Bryant, 3-1http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/205028476_1
Taylor Payne (Warwick, N.Y.) established a new career high with 19 kills while hitting .471, but the Quinnipiac University volleyball team was defeated by Bryant, 3-1, Wednesday night at the Burt Kahn Court. With the loss, the Bobcats fall to 6-22 (4-10 NEC), while the Bulldogs improve to 18-16 (5-10 NEC).Thu, 11 Nov 2010 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/205028476_12010-11-11T05:00:00ZVolleyball Plays Host To Bryant Wednesdayhttp://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/205027940_1
The Quinnipiac volleyball team plays its final three regular season matches at home, beginning with a Wednesday night contest against Bryant. The Bobcats are in need of at least two wins in their final three matches in order to have a chance at the fourth, and final, berth in the NEC Tournament.Wed, 10 Nov 2010 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/205027940_12010-11-10T05:00:00ZRobert Morris Defeats Volleyball, 3-0http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/205026531_1
Taylor Payne (Warwick, N.Y.) had a team-high six kills and seven digs, but the Quinnipiac University volleyball team was defeated by Robert Morris, 3-0, in a Northeast Conference match Sunday afternoon at the Sewall Center. With the loss, the Bobcats fall to 6-21 (4-9 NEC), while the Colonials improve to 15-16 (12-2 NEC).Sun, 07 Nov 2010 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/205026531_12010-11-07T04:00:00ZVolleyball Falls At Saint Francis (Pa.), 3-0http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/205026118_1
Kayla Lawler (Louisville, Ky.) dished out 18 assists and added seven digs, but the Quinnipiac University volleyball team was defeated by Saint Francis (Pa.), 3-0, in a Northeast Conference match Saturday afternoon at DeGol Arena. With the loss, the Bobcats fall to 6-20 (4-8 NEC), while the Red Flash improves to 7-19 (5-8 NEC).Sat, 06 Nov 2010 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/205026118_12010-11-06T04:00:00ZVolleyball Makes Final Regular Season Road Trip To Western Pennsylvania This Weekendhttp://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/205025118_1
The Quinnipiac volleyball team plays its final regular season road trip this weekend, when it travels to Western Pennsylvania to take on St. Francis (Pa.) and Robert Morris, Saturday and Sunday, respectively. Saturday's match is scheduled for 4 p.m., while Sunday's contest will begin at 1 p.m. The Bobcats swept the Red Flash and Colonials earlier this season at home, both by 3-1 margins.Thu, 04 Nov 2010 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/205025118_12010-11-04T04:00:00ZSacred Heart Defeats Volleyball, 3-0http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/205022095_1
Kayla Lawler (Louisville, Ky.) dished out 19 assists and Tracy Wright (Fair Lawn, N.J.) added 10 digs, but the Quinnipiac University volleyball team was defeated by NEC leader Sacred Heart, 3-0, Sunday afternoon at the Burt Kahn Court. With the loss, the Bobcats fall to 6-19 (4-7 NEC), while the Pioneers won their 19th straight match to improve to 24-4 (12-0 NEC).Sun, 31 Oct 2010 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/205022095_12010-10-31T04:00:00ZVolleyball Falls In Five Sets To Long Islandhttp://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/205021615_1
Kayla Lawler (Louisville, Ky.) and Kelby Carey (Surfside, Calif.) each had double-doubles, but the Quinnipiac University volleyball team was defeated by Long Island in five sets, 3-2, Saturday afternoon at the Burt Kahn Court. Lawler had 48 assists, 10 digs and five service aces, while Carey added a team-high 16 kills and 11 digs. With the loss, the Bobcats fall to 6-18 (4-6 NEC), while the Blackbirds improve to 8-17 (7-4 NEC).Sat, 30 Oct 2010 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/205021615_12010-10-30T04:00:00ZVolleyball Plays Host To LIU, Sacred Heart This Weekendhttp://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/205021091_1
The Quinnipiac volleyball team plays host to two of the Northeast Conference's top three teams in the standings in Long Island and Sacred Heart this weekend. The third-place Blackbirds visit the Burt Kahn Court Saturday, before the first-place Pioneers come to town on Sunday. Both matches are slated for 2 p.m. starts.Fri, 29 Oct 2010 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/205021091_12010-10-29T04:00:00ZVolleyball Earns Five-Set Victory Against FDU, 3-2http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/205017956_1
Amanda Armstrong (Waukesha, Wis.) compiled a team-high 17 kills and six blocks as the Quinnipiac University volleyball team triumphed over Northeast Conference foe Fairleigh Dickinson in five sets, 3-2, Sunday afternoon at the Burt Kahn Court. Armstrong was pivotal in the Bobcats' final four points in the decisive fifth set, registering three block assists, along with Taylor Payne (Warwick, N.Y.), as well as a kill to clinch the match. With the win, the Bobcats improve to 6-17 (4-5 NEC), and move into fourth place in the NEC. The Knights drop to 9-16 (4-6 NEC).Sun, 24 Oct 2010 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/205017956_12010-10-24T04:00:00ZVolleyball Falls At Central Connecticut, 3-0http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/205017196_1
Kayla Lawler (Louisville, Ky.) had 26 assists and seven digs, but the Quinnipiac University volleyball team was defeated by Central Connecticut, 3-0, Saturday afternoon at Detrick Gym. With the loss, the Bobcats fall to 5-17 (3-5 NEC), while the Blue Devils improve to 6-14 (3-5 NEC).Sat, 23 Oct 2010 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/205017196_12010-10-23T04:00:00ZVolleyball Travels To CCSU Saturday, Plays Host To FDU Sundayhttp://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/205016355_1
Following a split of two NEC matches in Brooklyn last weekend, the Quinnipiac volleyball team travels up Interstate-91 to face local rival Central Connecticut Saturday, before playing host to Fairleigh Dickinson on Sunday. Currently in fifth place in the NEC standings, this weekend is pivotal as the Blue Devils are close behind the 3-4 Bobcats at 2-5, while the Knights currently hold the fourth, and final, NEC Tournament position in fourth place at 4-4. Saturday's match at CCSU will be in cooperation with Dig Pink to benefit the Sideout Foundation to fight breast cancer.Thu, 21 Oct 2010 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/205016355_12010-10-21T04:00:00ZVolleyball Earns Road Victory At LIU, 3-1http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/205013936_1
Kayla Lawler (Louisville, Ky.) had 54 assists, 17 digs and six service aces as the Quinnipiac University volleyball team defeated Long Island, 3-1, Sunday afternoon at the Wellness, Recreation and Athletic Center. The win was the first for the Bobcats over LIU since 2001. With the win, the Bobcats improve to 5-16 (3-4 NEC), while the Blackbirds fall to 5-16 (4-3 NEC).Sun, 17 Oct 2010 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/205013936_12010-10-17T04:00:00ZVolleyball Edged At St. Francis (N.Y.), 3-2http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/205013329_1
Amanda Armstrong (Waukesha, Wis.) had a season-high 17 kills, but the Quinnipiac University volleyball team was defeated by St. Francis (N.Y.), 3-2, Saturday afternoon at the Genovesi Center. With the loss, the Bobcats fall to 4-16 (2-4 NEC), while the Terriers improve to 6-14 (2-5 NEC).Sat, 16 Oct 2010 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/205013329_12010-10-16T04:00:00ZVolleyball Looks To Stay Hot In NEC Play At St. Francis (N.Y.), LIUhttp://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/205012700_1
Following an impressive weekend sweep of NEC foes Robert Morris and Saint Francis (Pa.), the Quinnipiac University volleyball team looks for its third and fourth straight wins against NEC foes when it travels to Brooklyn, N.Y., to face St. Francis (N.Y.) and Long Island, Saturday and Sunday, respectively. Quinnipiac is 11-3 all-time against the Terriers, including three consecutive wins. The Bobcats are 5-10 all time against LIU, including 10 straight losses.Fri, 15 Oct 2010 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/205012700_12010-10-15T04:00:00ZVolleyball Falls At Holy Cross, 3-0http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/205011726_1
Kayla Lawler (Louisville, Ky.) had 31 assists but the Quinnipiac University volleyball team was defeated by Holy Cross, 3-0, in a non-conference match at Holy Cross Field House Wednesday night. With the loss, the Bobcats fall to 4-15, while the Crusaders improve to 10-14.Thu, 14 Oct 2010 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/205011726_12010-10-14T04:00:00ZVolleyball Looks For Three Straight At Holy Cross Wednesdayhttp://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/205010899_1
Following an impressive weekend sweep of NEC foes Robert Morris and Saint Francis (Pa.), the Quinnipiac University volleyball team looks for a third straight win when it travels to Worcester, Mass., Wednesday night for a rematch of the Bobcats' season-opening 3-0 defeat at Holy Cross, Aug. 27. The Bobcats and Crusaders have split 10 meetings all-time. Ironically, the two teams also met last Oct. 13, with the Bobcats pulling out a 3-2 victory in Hamden. The home team has won five of six meetings, with QU defeating Holy Cross in Worcester in 2000. The other four matches were played on neutral courts.Tue, 12 Oct 2010 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/205010899_12010-10-12T04:00:00ZKayla Lawler Named Molten/NEC Volleyball Co-Player of the Weekhttp://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/205010298_1
Quinnipiac University junior setter Kayla Lawler (Louisville, Ky.) has been named Molten/Northeast Conference Volleyball Co-Player of the Week after leading the Bobcats to a sweep of the league's two Western Pennsylvania teams, Robert Morris and Saint Francis (Pa.), this past weekend. Lawler is the first Bobcat to earn the award in nearly nine years, following Heather Wollyung's honor on Oct. 15, 2001. Lawler is just the third Quinnipiac player to earn the award since the Bobcats began play in the NEC in 1998, joining Wollyung and Shannon Dublin. The Bobcats' setter shares this week's award with Sacred Heart's Elise Sage.Mon, 11 Oct 2010 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/205010298_12010-10-11T04:00:00ZVolleyball Defeats Saint Francis (Pa.), 3-1, For Weekend NEC Sweephttp://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/205009921_1
Kayla Lawler (Louisville, Ky.) had a double-double of 36 assists and a career-high 17 digs as the Quinnipiac University volleyball team defeated Saint Francis (Pa.), 3-1, Sunday afternoon to complete a weekend sweep of the Northeast Conference's Western Pennsylvania teams. With the wins against Saint Francis and Robert Morris this weekend, the Bobcats improve to 4-14 (2-3 NEC). The Red Flash falls to 4-15 (2-4 NEC). The wins are the Bobcats' first consecutive victories since winning three straight in October 2005 against Fairleigh Dickinson, Wagner and Providence.Sun, 10 Oct 2010 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/205009921_12010-10-10T04:00:00ZVolleyball Upends NEC-Leading Robert Morris, 3-1http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/205009091_1
Kelby Carey (Surfside, Calif.) and Kayla Lawler (Louisville, Ky.) each compiled a double-double as the Quinnipiac University volleyball team upended Northeast Conference leader Robert Morris, 3-1, Saturday afternoon at the Burt Kahn Court. The win pushes the Bobcats' to 3-14 (1-3 NEC), while the Colonials (7-13, 4-1 NEC) fell for the first time in league play. The win over Robert Morris was the first in Quinnipiac program history.Sat, 09 Oct 2010 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/205009091_12010-10-09T04:00:00ZVolleyball Plays Host To NEC's Western Pennsylvania Pair This Weekendhttp://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/205009156_1
The Quinnipiac University volleyball team continues NEC play when it plays host to Robert Morris and St. Francis (Pa.) this weekend. The Colonials visit Hamden Saturday, while the Red Flash visits the Burt Kahn Court on Sunday. Both matches are slated for 2 p.m. starts. The Bobcats are coming off a tough 3-2 loss at Fairleigh Dickinson Sunday. Meanwhile, both the Colonials (four straight) and Red Flash (two straight) are riding winning streaks.Sat, 09 Oct 2010 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/205009156_12010-10-09T04:00:00ZVolleyball Edged At Fairleigh Dickinson, 3-2http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/205005627_1
Taylor Payne (Warwick, N.Y.) had 13 kills and six blocks and Logan Riker (Bowling Green, Ohio) added 28 digs, but the Quinnipiac University volleyball team was edged by Fairleigh Dickinson, 3-2, Sunday afternoon at Stratis Arena. With the loss, the Bobcats fall to 2-14 (0-3 NEC), while the Knights improve to 7-12 (2-2 NEC).Sun, 03 Oct 2010 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/205005627_12010-10-03T04:00:00ZVolleyball Travels To Fairleigh Dickinson Sundayhttp://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/205005192_1
The Quinnipiac University volleyball team continues NEC play at Fairleigh Dickinson Sunday afternoon. The Bobcats are coming off a 3-0 loss at Sacred Heart Wednesday, while the Knights took a five-set defeat to Long Island Saturday.Sat, 02 Oct 2010 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/205005192_12010-10-02T04:00:00ZVolleyball Falls At Sacred Heart, 3-0http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/205003424_1
Amanda Armstrong (Waukesha, Wis.) had a season-high seven blocks, but the Quinnipiac University volleyball team was defeated by intrastate rival Sacred Heart, 3-0, Wednesday night at the Pitt Center. With the loss, the Bobcats fall to 2-13 (0-2 NEC), while the Pioneers improve to 12-4 (2-0 NEC).Thu, 30 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/205003424_12010-09-30T04:00:00ZVolleyball Travels To Intrastate NEC Foe Sacred Heart Wednesdayhttp://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/205002850_1
The Quinnipiac University volleyball team continues NEC play at intrastate rival Sacred Heart Wednesday night at the William H. Pitt Center. The Bobcats are coming off a tough, five-set loss at Bryant to open the NEC schedule Sunday. Meanwhile, the Pioneers defeated Fairleigh Dickinson, 3-1, Saturday to open NEC play at 1-0.Tue, 28 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wvball/2010-11/releases/205002850_12010-09-28T04:00:00Z